John, Simcoe, 1710-1759
English,
Biographical notes:
A captain in the Royal Navy who commanded the 60-gun HMS Pembroke during the siege of Louisbourg, with James Cook as his sailing master. He died of pneumonia on 15 May 1759 on board his ship in the mouth of the Saint Lawrence River a few months prior to the siege of Quebec, and was buried at sea.
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Subjects:
- Great Britain. Royal Navy
- Navy Ships
Occupations:
- Captains (military officers)
Places:
- 07, CA
- ENG, GB
